Molasses Bran Muffins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. shreds of whole bran cereal (All-Bran)
1 1/2 c. milk
1/4 c. molasses
1/4 c. shortening
1 egg
1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. raisins

Preparation

Heat oven to 400\u00b0.
Line muffin pan with paper baking cups. In a medium bowl, combine cereal, milk and molasses.
Let stand until cereal is soft (1 to 2 minutes).
Add shortening and egg; beat well.
Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup, level off.
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda and salt; mix well.
Stir in raisins.
Add cereal mixture all at once, stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
Fill muffin cups 1/2 full for 18 muffins or 3/4 full for 12 muffins.
Bake 14 to 18 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Immediately remove from pan.